Kolkata, May 27 (IANS) West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Wednesday lashed out at a section of the state police after Prashant Barman, the former BDO of Raiganj Block in North Dinajpur district, who is an accused in the abduction-murder of gold merchant Swapan Kamilya, was granted bail by a district court.Barman had been absconding since last year and secured bail on Tuesday night as the investigating officers failed to furnish the necessary documents related to the abduction-cum-murder case to…

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) In a major success against maritime narcotics smuggling, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), in coordination with ATS Gujarat, successfully seized approximately 115 kg of Cocaine during a joint intelligence-based anti-smuggling operation conducted during the dark hours of 25-26 May 2026 off the Mundra coast, officials said on Wednesday.Acting on specific and actionable intelligence shared by ATS Gujarat, ICG Interceptor Boats, with ATS personnel embarked onboard, undertook an …

Amethi, May 27 (IANS) Political activity in Uttar Pradesh’s Amethi has intensified once again following the back-to-back visits of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and former Union Minister Smriti Irani, reigniting political buzz in the high-profile constituency and setting off fresh speculation over the battle for influence in the Gandhi family bastion.Days after Rahul Gandhi’s recent visit to Amethi, Smriti Irani arrived in the district on Wednesday and received a warm welcome from BJP workers and sup…

Chennai, May 27 (IANS) The DMK’s internal exercise to assess the reasons behind its disappointing performance in the recent Tamil Nadu Assembly elections has triggered growing discontent within the party, with several grassroots workers alleging that the leadership is failing to hear the real causes behind the setback.Following the party’s unexpected defeat in the Assembly polls, DMK president and former Chief Minister M.K. Stalin had constituted a “fact-finding committee” to analyse the…

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has initiated regulatory action against several online platforms — including IndiaMART, Justdial, Sigma-Aldrich India, Dial4Trade and ExportersIndia — over the unauthorised sale and advertisement of hazardous chemicals and explosive substances, an official statement said on Wednesday.The action was initiated following inputs regarding the online listing and sale of hazardous and regulated substances on digital platforms,…

Mumbai, May 27 (IANS) HDFC Bank on Wednesday dismissed allegations linked to alleged payment irregularities involving Rs 45 crore, saying assumptions of wrongdoing based on selective material were misplaced and that all matters are handled in accordance with established internal processes.The private lender asserted that the bank follows robust internal oversight, audit and control processes.“We strongly reject any assumptions of wrongdoing or culpability based on selective material. All issue…

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders on Wednesday welcomed the Centre’s decision to form a ‘High-Level Committee on Demographic Change’ to tackle challenges like infiltration that pose unnatural demographic change in the country. However, Congress cautioned the government against pushing it without adequate facts and figures.Bihar BJP President Sanjay Saraogi called the unnatural demographic change as a matter of “national concern”.”In areas where opposition govern…

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) No one, including the living legend Lionel Messi, could have imagined that a Trinamool Congress leader would accord the GOAT of football a tribute in the form of a giant statue which would stand tall only till the Mamata Banerjee-led government was in office.A coincidence, definitely, but lately, the 64-foot-tall statue in Kolkata’s Lake Town has been under scrutiny due to reports of it swaying in the wind. This has raised safety concerns among local residents, who fea…

Dehradun, May 27 (IANS) The sacred region of Tungnath Temple, located in the Garhwal Himalayas in Uttarakhand and revered as the third Kedar, along with the picturesque valleys of Chopta, continues to draw thousands of devotees, trekkers and nature enthusiasts every year. While some visitors arrive to witness the snowfall blanketing the Himalayan landscape, others undertake the challenging trek to seek blessings at the shrine of Baba Tungnath. However, the breathtaking natural beauty of the regi…

Bengaluru, May 27 (IANS) Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Wednesday said that the suspected Ebola case reported in the state has tested negative following laboratory examination, as he assured the people that there is no cause for panic.In a statement, the Health Minister said that health authorities had confirmed that the individual was not infected with the Ebola virus after detailed testing and medical evaluation.”The suspected Ebola case reported in the state has tested negative…